Most native reptiles are protected by law which means they cannot be kept as pets. Usually only zoos and fauna parks are given permits to hold these animals. Non-native reptiles are even more stringently controlled by law as they pose significant risks to Australian ecosystems.If you’ve found or rescued a reptile, tortoise, lizard, crocodile, snake [...]
A Abdomen The abdomen is that part of the body, lying between the chest and pelvis, containing the digestive organs (i.e. the belly) Abscess Localized accumulation of pus in a cavity; usually associated with infection. A common outcome of cat fights. Alimentary Pertaining to food or the digestive tract (alimentary canal). Allergen An allergen [...]
There are a huge variety of birds available as pets in Australia. Each type has unique characteristics, colours, sizes, temperaments and needs so it’s important that you learn and gather as much information as possible. This will help you choose the right bird for you, and also cater adequately for the bird. Some birds enjoy [...]
The most common ticks infesting dogs in Australia are the paralysis tick, the brown dog tick, and the bush tick. Paralysis ticks The paralysis tick lxodes holocyclus is one of the most dangerous parasites that can affect your pet. Tick paralysis is estimated to affect tens of thousands of dogs and cats per year in [...]
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